A Japanese artist has created a range of stunning art pieces based on the skeletal system of fish, frogs, turtles and squid.
Iori Tomita is enjoying a great deal of publicity in the art world having just exhibited his work entitled New World Transparent Specimens at the Design Festa in Tokyo, and the Tokyo Institute of Technology's Makezine event. 
The artist has developed a technique which uses protease enzymes to break down the tissue of the animals and render them translucent then selectively injects the bones with red dye and the cartilage with blue dye. Each specimen takes between four to six months to complete. Depending on its size, the process averages between four and six months to create each specimen.
Tomita, who has already published two books based on his works, first became interested in fish when he studied fisheries at universities. He now uses this experience to barter with fishermen for new marine animals.
Tomita will be exhibiting his collection at the Tokyo mineral show this weekend if you fancy popping over to Japan.
Alternatively, 'New World Transparent Specimens' are available for purchase through the the Japanese-based store Tokyu Hands. To commission a specific aquatic animal, visit the New World Transparent Specimens website. You can also buy the book at Amazon.